CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

During an authorized penetration test, you uncovered a server susceptible to an injection attack. To proceed according to best practices, what step should be taken before attempting to exploit this vulnerability?

  • Inform the organization's IT department about the vulnerability, requesting permission to exploit it.

  • Immediately exploit the vulnerability to determine the impact without altering any data on the server.

  • Review the rules of engagement and testing scope to ensure that exploitation of the vulnerability does not exceed authorized activities.

  • Document the vulnerability in detail and continue testing other areas, leaving exploitation for the final phase.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Security Operations
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